Garganta de los Montes Postal Codes: 28743 to 28749 | Lozoya Somosierra, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid

Key Facts

Garganta de los Montes is a municipality located in the northern part of the Community of Madrid, Spain. Situated within the comarca (district) of Lozoya Somosierra, it lies in the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range, approximately 80 kilometers north of the city of Madrid. The municipality covers an area of about 39.6 square kilometers and has a population of around 400 residents, making it one of the smaller and more sparsely populated municipalities in the region. Garganta de los Montes is characterized by its mountainous terrain, with elevations ranging from 1,100 to 2,000 meters above sea level, and features the Lozoya River flowing through its territory. The area is known for its natural beauty, traditional architecture, and outdoor recreational activities such as hiking and skiing. As a municipality, it is the most specific administrative division in the Spanish system, with no further official subdivisions below it. For those seeking postal code information or other municipal services, Garganta de los Montes operates under its own local administration, with details accessible through official regional resources.

Neighboring Regions

• Canencia
• Gargantilla del Lozoya y Pinilla de Buitrago
• Bustarviejo
• Valdemanco
• Miraflores de la Sierra